Epson STYLUS PHOTO 785EPX User Manual

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Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Trademarks

EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON Photo Stickers, and MicroWeave are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON Print Lab is a service mark, and EPSON Software, EPSON Store, PhotoEnhance, and BorderFree are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

The E

NERGY STAR

Printed on recycled paper

emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

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WELCOME! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PRINT Image Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRINTING WITHOUT A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Photos into the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inserting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring PhotoStarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using EPSON Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Printing an Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Enlargements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Multiple Photos on a Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Snapshots on Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Your Pictures on Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Enhancing Photos and Using Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using PhotoEnhance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding Fun Frames to Your Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Special Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRINTING WITH WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customizing Your Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Correct Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Borderless Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opening Your Photos in Film Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Up Your Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRINTING ON A MACINTOSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customizing Your Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Correct Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Printing Borderless Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opening Your Photos in Film Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up Your Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Running the Head Cleaning Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PROBLEM SOLVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Diagnosing Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Running a Printer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solving Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solving Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solving Problems with Paper Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Storage Device Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Uninstalling Printer Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reinstalling Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NERGY STAR

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Welcome!

Your EPSON Stylus® Photo 785EPX is the ideal printer for digital photography. You can print your pictures directly from your digital camera’s memory card without even turning on your computer.

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Create true BorderFree 5 × 7, or 8 × 10 sizes perfect for albums or framing. You get quick and easy snapshots and enlargements just minutes after taking pictures with your digital camera.

photos directly from your printer—in 4 × 6,

If you want to edit your pictures, you can transfer them immediately to

your Windows

or Macintosh® computer and print from there.

Here are some of the printer’s outstanding features:

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EPSON’s exclusive 6-color ink technology lets you print with resolutions up to 2880 × 720 dpi.

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The built-in PC card slot works with most digital camera media, including CompactFlash and Memory Stick

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The roll paper holder included with your printer lets you produce

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Type I and II, SmartMedia,™ Microdrive,™

(with the appropriate adapter).

continuous 4-inch borderless snapshots—even without a computer.

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Four-picoliter variable droplet ink technology achieves finer shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and better fill across a wider range of colors. Genuine EPSON

ink and papers create long-lasting and

water-resistant prints.

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An optional preview monitor is available to help you select photos for printing.

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PRINT Image Matching

Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is the first printer to support PRINT Image Matching. printer work together automatically to produce the best prints possible.

Digital camera manufacturers that support PRINT Image Matching include EPSON, Casio, Konica, Kyocera, Minolta, Olympus, Ricoh, Sony, and Toshiba. Check with your camera’s manufacturer to find out if PRINT Image Matching technology is included.

With PRINT Image Matching, the digital camera manufacturer can set specific printing options for each camera model. These options include:

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contrast, sharpness, and brightness

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gamma level, color space, and color saturation

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shadow point, highlight point, and color balance

The camera saves this information in each image file. Your printer then uses the information to ensure the most accurate reproduction of the image.

Currently, your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX uses PRINT Image Matching when you print without a computer. A software upgrade supporting PRINT Image Matching through your computer will be available in Summer 2001. Check EPSON’s support web site at: http://support.epson.com.

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This new technology lets your digital camera and

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About Your Software

The printer software CD-ROM that came with your printer includes all the software you need for printing. (You must have a CD-ROM or DVD drive installed in your computer.) See the Start Here sheet for installation instructions.

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Your printer driver runs your printer and lets you control how your documents look. You can’t print from your computer without it.

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The EPSON PhotoStarter and CardMonitor utilities help your system handle photos on a memory card. If you want, you can have your photos copied to your computer automatically—and even open one of your photo editing programs—whenever you insert a memory card from your camera.

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You r o n -s cr ee n Reference Guide gives you complete information about your printer. (You need a browser—such as Microsoft Explorer or Netscape

Navigator,® version 3.0 or later—to view

Internet

the guide.)

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ArcSoft™ PhotoImpression™ is an easy-to-use photo editing program that lets you edit, enhance, retouch, or add special effects to any image with just a few clicks (optional).

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EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ is a photo management program that lets you organize, beautify, and print your photos in a flash (optional).

It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

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About Your Documentation

To set up your printer and install its software, see the Start Here sheet. For tips on printing without a computer, see the Quick Reference card. This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and instructions on:

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Viewing your on-screen Reference Guide

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Printing all types of photos without a computer

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Printing with Windows or on a Macintosh

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Maintaining the printer

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Solving basic problems

For more details about printing with, maintaining, or troubleshooting your printer, see your on-screen Reference Guide, as described on page 5.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Please follow these guidelines:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

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Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide

Your printer CD-ROM includes an on-screen Reference Guide. You need a browser—such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later—to view it. If you are using a different browser, the pages may not display correctly. (A browser is not included on the printer software CD-ROM.)

You can view your on-screen Reference Guide from the CD-ROM or copy it to your hard drive and view it from there. Follow these steps:

1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.

2. Windows: Double-click

CD-ROM or DVD drive icon, then double-click the icon.

Macintosh: Double-click the window. (If the folder doesn’t open, first double-click your CD-ROM icon.) The Main Menu appears:

My Computer

EPSON

, double-click your

icon in the CD-ROM

EPSON

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3. Click

View Reference Guide

. You see this screen:

Click here to expand the table of contents

You can either view the guide from the CD-ROM (

Guide

) or copy the guide to your hard drive (

Guide

) and view it from there.

View Reference

Install Reference

If you copy the guide to your hard drive, you can access it at any time, as follows:

Windows: Select

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785EPX Guide

■ Macintosh: Open the

and double-click

Start, Programs, EPSON

EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 785EPX

View Reference Guide

, and click

When you first open the Reference Guide, you see this screen:

ESP

folder

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Click a topic on the left to expand the table of contents. After expanding the table of contents, you can click on the topic you want to view.

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If there’s a right arrow , click it to view subtopics, then click on a topic to go to it.

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Click the down arrow to close a subtopic list.

Closed list, click to expand

Click to go to topic

If you see an icon for a graphic when viewing your Reference Guide in Netscape Navigator, click the Reload button to load the graphic.

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Printing Without a

Computer

Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX lets you print your photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera’s memory card in the printer (with the appropriate adapter), choose settings from the control panel, and press the

If your digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use this technology whenever you print without a computer. When you take pictures, simply point and shoot in automatic mode or select an image type like portrait, landscape, macro, scenery, or sport.

With PRINT Image Matching, special print commands are saved in your photo files. For example, macro mode pictures might include commands for sharpness and clarity, while portrait mode pictures might emphasize soft focusing and subtle flesh tones.

When you insert your camera’s memory card in the printer, all the PRINT Image Matching commands are read and applied. If you don’t want to use the PRINT Image Matching information, just use the printer’s control panel to turn off PhotoEnhance,

button.

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as described on page 18.

Before you start, make sure you plug in the printer, turn it on, and install ink cartridges, as described on your Start Here sheet. Then follow the instructions in these sections:

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Getting Photos into the Printer on page 10

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Using EPSON Paper on page 13

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Using the Control Panel on page 15

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Printing Your Photos on page 19

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Printing Snapshots on Roll Paper on page 25

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Enhancing Photos and Using Filters on page 29

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Printing Stickers on page 31

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Printing Special Layouts on page 32

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PC card (PCMCIA Type II)

Getting Photos into the Printer

Before you can print, you need to take the memory card out of your digital camera, insert it into the adapter, and then insert the adapter into the printer.

Your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is designed to print digital camera files that meet these requirements:

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JPEG files captured with a digital camera. The files must meet the DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) Version 1.0 standard.

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Resolutions ranging from 160 × 160 to 3200 × 3200 pixels

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Up to 999 files on a memory card

Inserting Memory Cards

Digital cameras store pictures either in the camera’s internal memory or on a memory card. Your printer works with several different types of memory cards, as shown at the left. All memory cards (except PCMCIA Type II cards) require an adapter to work in the printer.

A PCMCIA adapter (PC card adapter) for CompactFlash Type II memory cards is included with the printer. If your camera uses a different type of card, you can purchase the appropriate adapter. Look for special offers in your printer box.

SmartMedia

CompactFlash

Microdrive

Memory Stick

Make sure the printer is turned on, then follow these steps to insert your memory card for printing:

1. Insert your memory card into the PC card adapter.

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2. Insert the adapter into the printer’s card slot.

Make sure the arrow is up and pointing into the slot

Make sure the card is straight and goes in as far as it can.

If your computer is connected to your printer and turned on, you will see a message on your screen the first time you insert a memory card. Follow the instructions in the next section to respond to the message and configure the PhotoStarter utility.

Configuring PhotoStarter

PhotoStarter and CardMonitor are utility programs that detect when a memory card is inserted in your printer and automatically copy photos to your computer.

1. When you see the message, click

. The PhotoStarter setup

assistant opens:

2. Click

again. The setup assistant asks you a series of questions

about how you want PhotoStarter to work.

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If you don’t change the default settings, this is what will happen whenever you insert a memory card:

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PhotoStarter will copy your pictures to the Photos folder on your desktop.

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The pictures will be stored by date.

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Film Factory will open automatically.

3. Change any of the settings you want, then click the Confirmation window, click

End

. When you see

You can go back and change settings at any time by opening PhotoStarter:

Do not eject a card while the processing light is flashing, or you may lose data on the card.

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In Windows, click

PhotoStarter3.0

Settings menu and choose

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On a Macintosh, double-click the desktop. Open the Tools menu and choose

Start

, point to

, and click

Programs, EPSON

EPSON PhotoStarter3.0

Change Settings

PhotoStarter

Change Settings

. Open the

icon on your

Removing Memory Cards

When you’re finished printing from a memory card, make sure the processing light is not flashing before you remove the card.

On a Macintosh, select the memory card icon on your desktop and drag it to the Trash. If you remove the card without doing this, an error message will remain on your screen until you reinsert the card.

Press the button to eject the card. Then pull the card out of the slot.

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On a Macintosh, you need to drag the memory card icon to the trash before you turn off the printer or disconnect the cable.

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If you’re using Windows 2000, you need to stop the card before you turn off the printer or disconnect the cable. Click the

Hardware PCMCIA Storage Device.

icon on the Windows taskbar and click

Eject

Stop EPSON

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Using EPSON Paper

When you print without a computer, you can use letter-size plain paper, or the following types of EPSON special paper:

Paper name Description Letter size 4 × 6 5 × 7 8 × 10

Photo Paper Perfect for snapshots S041141

S041272 S041271

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Stickers

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Glossy photos for framing and albums

Highest-quality matte photos

Semigloss photos for framing and albums

16 peel-off stickers per sheet—print fun photos with or without colorful frames

Low-cost enlargements and special layouts

S041286 Roll paper:

S041257 ——S041467

S041286 Roll paper:

S041062 — — —

S041458 ——

S041302

S041332

S041144 ——

These papers are designed to give you professional-quality photos directly from your printer. Many more paper types and sizes are available when you print from your computer. See the inside back cover for a complete list.

With proper care, photographs from your EPSON Stylus Photo printer will last for many years. The special EPSON inks designed for your printer are formulated to achieve improved lightfastness when used with EPSON papers for prints that are properly displayed or stored.

S041464 S041465

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As with traditional photos, proper care will minimize color changes and lengthen display life:

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For display, EPSON recommends that prints be framed under glass or a protective plastic sleeve to protect them from atmospheric contaminants like humidity, cigarette smoke, and high levels of ozone.

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As with all photographs, keep your prints away from direct sunlight.

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For proper storage, EPSON recommends that you keep prints in a photo album or plastic photo storage box in acid free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera stores.

Always keep unused paper in the original package.

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To order EPSON paper, contact your dealer or call the EPSON Store™ at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

Loading Paper

Place your paper against the right edge of the feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper.

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Make sure the printable (whiter or glossier) side of the paper is face up.

If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may cause a paper jam.

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Always load paper short edge first, even when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures.

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Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight.

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Load EPSON Premium Glossy and Semigloss Photo Paper one sheet at a time.

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Load EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet paper and plain paper up to the arrow mark inside the left edge guide.

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Using the Control Panel

You can use the control panel to print everything from a quick snapshot to an 8 × 10 enlargement. You can print a variety of layouts and even enhance your photos—all without turning on your computer.

You use the arrow buttons to select most settings for printing. The control panel displays the settings you choose for each of the 8 menus:

Menus

Use the arrow buttons to select menus and settings

Use the and buttons to select menus:

Settings

Press if you need to cancel settings or cancel printing

Press to start printing

Use the and buttons to select settings:

After you select settings, press the

button to start printing.

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You can also select Photo Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet paper. See page 22 for instructions.

Selecting Print Settings

Always check the settings before you start to print.

Print Mode

The Print Mode determines which photos are printed.

Print a sheet with small, numbered copies of all photos. Unless you have the optional Preview Monitor, always start by printing an index of all the photos on the memory card.

Print all the photos on the memory card.

Print one selected photo.

Print a group of selected photos.

Paper Type

The printer adjusts the ink coverage for each type of paper. That’s why this setting is especially important.

Print on plain paper. Recommended for index or test prints.

Print on EPSON Premium Glossy or Semigloss Photo Paper. Use for enlargements, special layouts, or snapshots on roll paper.

You can print multiple photos on one sheet of any size paper.

Print on EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight. Use for non-glossy 8 × 10 enlargements or special layouts.

Paper Size

Make sure this setting matches the paper you loaded in the printer.

Use for letter-size enlargements or printing multiple photos on one sheet. You can’t use this setting for borderless photos.

Use for snapshots on EPSON Photo Paper—with or without borders.

Use for enlargements on EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper.

Use for enlargements on EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper or EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight.

Use for printing a series of borderless snapshots. You can print up to 52 photos in one batch.

Your images may not match the width/height proportions (aspect ratio) of the paper size and layout you’re using. Images may be cropped or trimmed around the edges to fit the paper and layout.

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Page Layout

Print borderless photos—either on roll paper or one on each sheet of the selected paper. Photos will be slightly cropped around the edges and printing will be a bit slower (especially near the edges).

Print photos with standard margins—one on each sheet of the selected paper.

Print two photos on each sheet of the selected paper.

Print four photos on each sheet of the selected paper.

Print three photos on each sheet of the selected paper.

Print one photo 20 times or 20 different photos on each sheet. If you print 20 different photos, the photo number, date, and time are also printed.

Select Photo

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When you’re printing one photo, press the button to choose the number of the picture you want. Refer to your index print (or use the optional preview monitor) to identify the photo.

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When you’re printing a Set of photos, press the button to choose the number of the picture you want. For each picture you want to print, press the round on the Copies menu. (Press the want to print more than one copy of a picture.)

Select Photo

button. The number 1 appears

button again if you

If you change your mind after selecting a photo, press the Cancel button.

Copies

■

Press the button to set the number of copies you want to print.

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When you’re printing a layout with several photos on a page, use the Copies menu to set either the number of pages (in mode) or the number of copies for each photo (in

All, One

Set

mode).

Quality

Print at 720 dpi. Always use for the best photographic results.

Print at 360 dpi. Use for faster, draft printing and saving ink (not available for glossy paper).

, or

Index

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PhotoEnhance

Use this setting if your camera supports PRINT Image Matching. If not, you can still use PhotoEnhance to print with optimized contrast, saturation, and color balance.

Print without PRINT Image Matching and without enhancement.

Changing the Default Settings

The printer comes with the following default settings for each print mode:

You can change the defaults to the settings you use most often.

1. Make the settings you want to use for one of the print modes.

If you want to select Photo Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, see page 22 for instructions.

2. Press the

Select Photo

and

Brightness

buttons at the same time.

The settings are saved as defaults, even if you turn off the printer.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each print mode.

To change back to the factory defaults, first select the print mode you want to change, then press the

Select Photo, Brightness

, and

Cancel

buttons at the same time.

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Printing Your Photos

Whenever you print, you need to insert your memory card and load paper, as described on pages 10 and 14. Make sure your printer is set up, plugged in, and turned on, as described on the Start Here sheet.

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Unless you have the optional preview monitor, it’s a good idea to start by printing an index, so you can select your photos by number.

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If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use your camera to select photos for printing. When you insert your memory card, are already selected.

You can press the or button on the Select Photo menu if you don’t want to use the DPOF settings.

Printing an Index

An index print shows small, numbered images of all the photos on your memory card—and includes the date each picture was taken. Make sure your card is inserted and plain paper is loaded in the printer.

1. Check the control panel. It should display these settings (the defaults), including the number of photos stored on your memory card.

DPOF

displays on the Select Photo menu. Your photos

If necessary, press the

2. Press the

Cancel

button. Your index is printed.

button to restore the default settings.

Number of photos on the card

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If you have EPSON 4 × 6 Photo Paper with perforations, make sure you tear off the margins before you use it to print without a computer.

Printing Snapshots

First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Then choose the pictures you want to print.

Follow these steps to print snapshots on 4 × 6 paper without cutting or trimming. If you want to print a series of snapshots on roll paper, see page 25.

1. Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Borderless Photo Paper 4" × 6" in the printer, short edge first as shown.

Make sure the printable (glossier) side of the paper is face up

Slide the left edge guide against the paper

Set

2. In the Print Mode menu, select pictures on the card, select

All

. (If you want to print all the

Photo numbering may not match the numbering in your camera. Always refer to your index print to identify photos.

3. At the Paper Type menu, press the button and hold it until flashes on the Select Photo menu. This is the setting to use for Photo Paper.

4 x 6

4. In the Paper Size menu, select

5. In the Page Layout menu, select for borderless prints, or for prints with white borders.

(If you want to print all the pictures on the card or you’re using DPOF, skip to step 7.)

6. At the Select Photo menu, press the button to display your picture numbers. For each picture you want to print, press the round

Photo

The number

button.

appears on the Copies menu. (Press the

Select

Select Photo

button again if you want to print more than one copy of a picture.) For pictures you don’t want to print, the number

appears on the

Copies menu.

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You can press the or button to scroll through your picture numbers and check that the correct setting appears on the Copies menu.

7. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select

(if your camera supports

PRINT Image Matching or to improve brightness and contrast)

Off

8. Press the large green

button. The snapshots you selected are

printed.

Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 13 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

Printing Enlargements

You ca n pr in t 5 × 7, 8 × 10, or letter-size enlargements suitable for framing, without cutting or trimming.

First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Then choose the pictures you want to print.

1. Load one sheet of EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper.

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If you’re using EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight or EPSON Photo Paper, you can load up to 20 sheets at a time.

If you’re printing more than 20 photos at a time, you’ll see PE flash on the control panel when your paper runs out. Load more paper, then press the maintenance button to continue.

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If you’re using EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, you can load as many sheets as necessary, up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.

Slide the left edge guide against the paper

2. In the Print Mode menu, select enlargements of several photos, select

Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up

One

. (If you want to print

Set

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3. At the Paper Type menu, select either on the type of paper you’re using.

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If you’re using EPSON Photo Paper, press the button and hold it until

■

If you’re using EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, press the button and hold it until

flashes on the Select Photo menu.

SF (SuperFine)

Photo menu.

Glossy

Matte

, depending

flashes on the Select

If you’re printing more than one glossy enlargement, you’ll see PE flash on the control panel after you print. Load another sheet, then press the maintenance button to continue.

4. In the Paper Size menu, select either

5 x 7, 8 x 10

, or

Letter

5. In the Page Layout menu, select for borderless prints, or for prints with white borders.

(If you’re using DPOF, skip to step 7.)

6. At the Select Photo menu, press the button to select the picture you want to enlarge.

If you want to enlarge more than one picture, press the round

Photo

button for each one you want. Press the

Select Photo

Select

button

again to print more than one copy of an enlargement.

7. At the Copies menu, press the button to set the number of copies you want to print.

8. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select

(if your camera supports

PRINT Image Matching or to improve brightness and contrast) or

Off

9. Press the large green

button. Your enlargement is printed.

Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 13 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

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Printing Multiple Photos on a Sheet

You can print 2, 3, 4, or 20 photos on one sheet of paper. The printer automatically sizes your photos to fit the layout you choose on any size paper—from letter-size to 4 × 6. See page 24 for a list of photo sizes on various paper sizes.

You can print multiple copies of a single photo, a set of photos, or print all the photos on your memory card in multi-photo layouts.

First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19).

1. Load paper in the printer.

2. Select your Print Mode, Paper Type, and Paper Size.

3. In the Page Layout menu, select one of the following:

to print two photos on each sheet of the selected paper

to print four photos on each sheet of the selected paper

to print three photos on each sheet of the selected paper (the first photo may be larger on some paper sizes)

to print one photo 20 times or 20 photos on each sheet of the selected paper. If you print 20 different photos, the photo number and date are also printed.

If you’re using Photo Paper or Photo Quality Ink Jet paper, see page 22 for instructions on selecting the Paper Type.

(If you’re using DPOF, skip to step 7.)

4. At the Select Photo menu, press the button to select the picture or pictures you want to print.

If you want to print more than one picture, make sure in the Print Mode menu, then press the round for each photo you want. Press the

Select Photo

Set

is selected

button

button again to

print more than one copy of a picture.

5. At the Copies menu, press the button to set the number of copies you want to print.

6. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select

(if your camera supports

PRINT Image Matching or to improve brightness and contrast) or

Off

7. Press the large green

button. Your photos are printed.

Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 13 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

If you’re printing more than one page, you may see PE flash on the control panel when your paper runs out. Load more paper, then press the button to continue.

b maintenance

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When you print multi-photo layouts, your photos are sized to fit standard frames and wallet inserts, as shown in the following tables:

Page

Paper size

layout

Letter 8

64 × 6 1.25 × 0.88

Size of each photo (inches)

10 5 × 75 × 7

54 × 6

5 3.5 × 2.5

3.5

3.5 2 × 2

2 3.5 × 2.5 or 2 × 2

Paper size

Page layout

Size of each photo (inches)

3.5 × 58 × 10 8 × 10

2.5 5 × 7

3.5

26 × 4

1. 5

1.5 2.5 × 3.5

4-inch wide roll 4

0.67 6 × 4 or 3.5 × 2.5

0.91

6 1.5 × 1. 5

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Printing Snapshots on Roll Paper

You can print up to 52 borderless snapshots at a time on roll paper. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Then follow the instructions below to load roll paper and print.

Loading Roll Paper

1. Make sure the roll paper adapter is attached to the printer as described on the Start Here sheet.

2. Insert both roll paper holders into the roll.

Make sure the edge of the paper is cut straight across. A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems. If necessary, trim the paper.

3. To avoid paper feeding problems, flatten the paper.

Use a folded sheet of paper. Roll the paper inside the sheet, as shown below.

USE NEW ILLO

It’s a good idea to check your ink levels before you print on roll paper. See page 78 for instructions. Replacing cartridges while roll paper is loaded can smear the paper.

4. Remove the paper support and lower the output tray. Make sure the printer is turned on.

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5. Insert the tabs on the roll paper holders into the slots at the back of the printer as shown.

6. Feed the end of the paper into the printer as far as it will go, then slide the left edge guide against the paper.

Be careful not to get fingerprints on the paper.

7. Hold the paper in place while you press the

z roll paper button. The

paper feeds into the printer.

8. Open the printer cover and make sure the paper is feeding straight into the printer.

If it is not straight, press and hold the paper. The error light comes on. Press the

z roll paper button to eject the

z roll paper button again

to clear the error, then repeat steps 6 and 7.

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Printing Your Pictures on Roll Paper

All

Set

. (If you want to print all the

Glossy

4" Roll

1. In the Print Mode menu, select pictures on the card, select

2. In the Paper Type menu, select

3. In the Paper Size menu, select

Page Layout is automatically set to for borderless prints.

If you want to print all the photos on the card (or you’re using DPOF), skip to step 5.

4. In the Select Photo menu, press the button to display your picture numbers. For each picture you want to print, press the round

Photo

button.

The number

appears on the Copies menu. (Press the

Select

Select Photo

button again if you want to print more than one copy of a picture.)

5. In the PhotoEnhance menu, select

(if your camera supports

PRINT Image Matching or to increase brightness and contrast)

Off

6. Press the large green

7. When the printer stops, press and release the

button. Your pictures are printed.

z roll paper button.

The paper feeds forward, and you see a line showing where to cut it.

8. Cut the paper on the line and remove your pictures.

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9. Do one of the following:

To avoid paper feeding problems, make sure you follow these instructions to continue printing or remove the roll paper.

■

If you want to continue printing on roll paper, press the

z roll

paper button. The paper feeds back into the printer. Follow the steps on page 27 to continue printing.

■

If you’re finished printing on roll paper, press the

z roll paper

button and hold it down for about three seconds. The paper feeds all the way back, so you can remove it. You see the code on the control panel.

Press the

z roll paper button to clear the error code.

Remove the roll paper holder from the printer. Then remove the paper roll from the holder and store it in the original package.

Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 13 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

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Enhancing Photos and Using Filters

The EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX lets you enhance your photos even without a computer. Several different types of enhancement are available:

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If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching, you can use the PhotoEnhance setting to automatically match your captured images.

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Without PRINT Image Matching, you can still use the PhotoEnhance feature to improve any picture’s contrast, saturation, and color balance.

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If you find that your pictures are too light or too dark, you can use the Brightness button to fix them.

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You can print with special filters to enhance an individual photo’s sharpness, contrast, brightness, and other qualities. You can also use filters to print a photo in black and white or in sepia (brown) tones. If you’re using PRINT Image Matching, filters (and brightness adjustments) are applied after PRINT Image Matching.

Using PhotoEnhance

You can use the PhotoEnhance feature to apply PRINT Image Matching or increase brightness and contrast—in all printing modes except Index, and with all types of paper.

Filters and enhancements affect only your printed pictures. They do not change your original image files.

1. Select your Print Mode and other settings.

2. When you’re ready to print, make sure

is selected in the

PhotoEnhance menu.

3. Press the large green

button. Your photos are printed.

When you turn on the PhotoEnhance setting, it applies to all pictures in your print job.

Adjusting Brightness

You can make your photos lighter or darker using the The setting you choose applies to all pictures in your print job—in all printing modes except Index, and with all types of paper.

1. Select your Print Mode and other settings.

2. When you’re ready to print, press the

Brightness

flashes on the Select Photo menu, and the number 0 is

Brightness

displayed.

Brightness

button.

button. The word

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Brightness level -2 (filter 7)

3. Press the button to make your pictures 1 level lighter (1 is displayed). Press the button again to make your pictures 2 levels lighter (

is displayed).

Press the button once or twice to make them 1 or 2 levels darker

-1

or -2 is displayed).

(

4. Press the

Brightness

button again to save the setting. The word

stops flashing, and your selected (or total) photo number

is displayed again.

Brightness level -1 (filter 6)

Original photo

Brightness level 1 (filter 4)

Brightness level 2 (filter 5)

5. Press the large green

button. Your photos are printed.

Using Filters

You can use filters to apply enhancements or special effects to individual photos. Nine filter effects are available, as listed below. (Four of the filters have the same effect as the brightness settings.) Filters work in all print modes except Index, on all types of paper.

1. Select your Print Mode and other settings and select the photo(s) you want to print.

2. Press and hold the button until

Brightness

Filter No

. flashes on the

Copies menu.

3. In the Select Photo menu, use the button to select the number of the picture that you want to print with a filter.

4. In the Copies menu, press the button to select the filter number you want to use:

black and white

sepia (brown tones)

high contrast

1 level brighter

2 levels brighter

1 level darker

2 levels darker

more vivid

sharper

If you want to apply the same filter to all the photos you’re printing, press and hold the

Brightness

button again until

ALL

appears on the

select Photo menu. Then skip to step 7.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the pictures you want to print with filters.

6. Press the

Brightness

button again to save your settings. The filter

number disappears, but it remains in effect.

7. Press the large green

button. Your photos are printed.

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Printing Stickers

You can turn your favorite picture into photo stickers, and even add a fun frame around each one. First print an index to identify the photos on the memory card (as described on page 19). Make sure you have a package of EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (S041144).

1. Follow the instructions in the package to load a sheet of stickers with the two support sheets beneath it.

Make sure the cut corner is here

2. In the Print Mode menu, select one of the following:

to print all your photos on a sheet of stickers (or several sheets, if you have more than 16 photos)

to print one selected photo on all stickers

to print a group of selected photos

You do n’t need to set the paper type or size. If you’re printing all photos, skip to step 4.

3. In the Select Photo menu, press the button to display your picture numbers. For each picture you want to print on stickers, press the round

Select Photo

button.

4. Choose your Quality and PhotoEnhance settings.

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5. Go back up to the Page Layout menu. Press and hold the button until the layout icons disappear and

flashes on the Select Photo

menu.

6. Press the large green

button to print your stickers.

Adding Fun Frames to Your Stickers

You can print photo stickers with any of these 5 frames. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to set up your stickers. Then follow these steps to add frames:

1. Press and hold the

Select Photo

button until

Frame No.

flashes on

the Copies menu.

2. For each photo sticker you’re printing, press the button to select the frame you want, as shown on the left.

3. Repeat step 2 for each photo number. You can select a different frame

for each sticker.

4. Press the

Select Photo

button again to save your settings. The frame

numbers disappear, but they remain in effect.

5. Press the large green

button to print your framed stickers.

Printing Special Layouts

You can turn a normal landscape into a panoramic photo, or take a portrait and print an “ID sheet” with 8 different sizes on one piece of paper.

Panoramic

ID sheet

1. Select your Print Mode and other settings and select the photo(s) you want to print.

2. In the Page Layout menu, press and hold the button until the layout icons disappear and

If you want to select

3. Press the large green

appears on the Select Photo menu.

(panoramic), press the button again.

button to print your photos.

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Printing With Windows

When you print from your computer, your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance your photos, create photo greeting cards or calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed as described on the Start Here sheet.

When you insert a memory card in your printer, you can have all the photos automatically copied to your computer. See page 11 for more information. When you remove a memory card, make sure you follow the instructions on page 12.

No matter what you print, you need to remember two things:

■

Use the right paper.

■

Choose the right printer settings.

For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers.

Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. That’s why printer settings are important. They tell your printer what kind of paper you’re using.

So remember to check your printer settings every time you print. It’s easy to do—just follow the instructions in these sections:

■

Loading Paper on page 34

■

Basic Printing on page 36

■

Customizing Your Print Settings on page 40

■

Selecting the Correct Media Type on page 42

■

Printing Borderless Photos on page 43

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Loading Paper

Make sure your printer and computer are turned on.

Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against the paper. Don’t push the paper deeper into the feeder.

Load paper only up to this arrow

Slide the left edge guide against the paper

Follow these guidelines when loading paper:

■

Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side.

■

Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.

■

Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.

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Loading Envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, top edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against them.

Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the envelopes.)

Load with the printable side up

Before you print, make sure you choose the correct envelope size as the Paper Size setting. (See page 38 for more information.)

0 position when you’re done printing

Set the thickness lever to the

position

For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time.

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Basic Printing

Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. After you create your document in a software program, follow these steps to print.

1. From the File menu, click window may look slightly different):

2. Make sure

3. Click the

Options

EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX

Properties

button. (If you see a

button, click it. Then click

. You see a Print window (your

Select your printer here

is selected.

Setup, Printer

Properties

on the next screen.)

Click here to open your printer software

, or

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You see your printer Properties window.

The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media

Main

Type for the paper you’re using. If necessary, click the

tab to

display the settings shown below:

Select the type of paper you loaded

Select the Ink color

Select Automatic mode

Select higher quality or faster printing

Click OK

4. Make the following settings on the Properties window:

■

Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the

Media Type

list). If you’re not sure which setting to

select, see page 42.

■

Set the Ink option to black text document, click

■

Set the Mode option to

Color

to print a color document. To print a

Black

Automatic

. It’s the easiest way to get

good printing results on all types of paper.

■

Set the slider in the Mode box to

Quality

Speed

high-quality printing or faster printing (available for plain paper only).

to select

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5. Click the

Paper

tab at the top of the window if you need to change

the paper size, number of copies, page orientation, or printable area.

Click to print borderless photos

For more information about printer settings, click the Help button. Or right-click any item on the screen and then click What’s This?.

6. Click the

Layout

tab if you want to reduce or enlarge your printed

image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark.

7. Click

8. At the Print window, click

until you see the Print window again.

(or

) to start printing.

Click OK to start printing

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After a moment, this window appears and shows the progress of your print job. You can use the buttons to cancel, pause, or restart printing. You can also see how much ink you have left.

Ink information does not appear if you are printing over a network

For more information on printing—for example, previewing your printout or adding a watermark—see your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 3).

Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often

Click to cancel printing

Click to pause or resume printing

Your printer settings apply only to the program you’re currently using. If you usually print one type of document in different programs—for example, color photos on letter-size paper—you can change the default printer settings for all your programs. You do this using the Windows Printers utility.

Start

1. Click

, point to

2. Right-click the

3. Select

Properties

Preferences

(Windows 2000). Then click the

Settings

EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX

, and then select

Printers

(Windows 98 or Windows Me), or

Main

icon.

Printing

tab.

4. Select the default settings you want to use for all your applications.

Click

when you’re finished.

Remember that you can always change the settings in your program when you want to print different types of documents.

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Customizing Your Print Settings

You can use custom settings for faster draft printing, color matching, or printing at higher resolutions.

1. On the Properties window, click

Settings

list to open it.

2. Select one of these settings:

■

Economy

: For printing fast, rough drafts of text on plain paper.

Saves ink.

Custom

, then click the

Click Custom, then click Advanced or choose from the Custom settings list

Custom

■

ICM

(Image Color Matching): For matching colors as closely as

possible with ICM-compatible monitors or scanners.

■

sRGB

(standard Red Green Blue): For color matching with other sRGB devices, or for images designed for the Web. See your Windows help for details.

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3. To access advanced settings, click

Advanced

button. You see the Advanced window.

Custom

and then click the

Select higher quality (higher resolution)

Click to save settings

Select color management settings

Set individual color values

4. For higher quality printing (higher resolution), select

Photo -1440dpi

Photo - 2880dpi

. Then click OK.

After you customize your print settings, you can save them as a group so you can reuse them whenever you print a similar project.

If you want to print with the highest resolution possible, select 1440dpi or 2880dpi. Printing is slower at higher resolutions.

For more information about advanced settings, click the

Help

see your on-screen Reference Guide (as described on page 3).

button or

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Selecting the Correct Media Type

Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That’s why the Media Type setting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.

Here are the settings you should choose for your paper:

For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting . . .

Plain paper sheets or envelopes Plain paper

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Stickers

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Film

The availability of paper types varies by location.

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Printing Borderless Photos

You can print your photos with no margins, extending the image all the way to the edges of the page. Although BorderFree printing is a bit slower (especially near the edges), you get perfect snapshots or enlargements, without trimming.

BorderFree printing from your computer supports the following paper types and sizes:

Paper name Description Letter size 4 × 6 5 × 7 8 × 10

Photo Paper Perfect for snapshots S041141

S041272 S041271

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Glossy photos for framing and albums

Highest-quality matte photos

Semigloss photos for framing and albums

Perfect for portraits with a textured surface

S041286 Roll paper:

S041257 ——S041467

S041286 Roll paper:

S041405 ———

S041458 ——

S041302

S041332

Loading Paper

Place your paper against the right edge of the feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper.

Make sure the printable (whiter or glossier) side of the paper is face up

S041464 S041465

— —

If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may cause a paper jam.

Always load paper short edge first, even when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures.

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■

Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight.

■

Load EPSON Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Paper one sheet at a time.

The following sections tell you how to print using Film Factory. You follow similar steps to print with other programs. Check EPSON’s web site for instructions on printing with PhotoImpression: http://support.epson.com.

Opening Your Photos in Film Factory

Before you start, make sure the photos you want to print have been saved on your computer. You can do this by simply removing the memory card from your camera and inserting it in your printer’s card slot, as described on page 10.

1. Start Film Factory. To do this, click

Factory

, and click the

Film Factory

Factory screen:

2. Click

Click New

New

to create a new roll of film.

Start

, point to

Programs, Film

icon. You see the main Film

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You see the New Roll window:

Enter a name

Click the Add button

3. Enter a name for the roll.

Click Use Existing Image Folder

Click Browse and locate folder

If you need assistance with Film Factory, select Help Topics from the Help menu.

4. Click

Use Existing Image Folder

5. Click the

Browse

button. Locate the dated folder in the Photos

folder on your Windows desktop (or the folder where your photos are stored). Then click

6. Click the

Add

button to add your new roll of film. Your photos

appear in the Film Factory window.

7. Click the picture(s) you want to print. The background is highlighted.

8. Click the

Standard Prints

button on the left.

Continue with the steps in the next section to set up your print job.

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Setting Up Your Print Job

Print Assignment button

Print button

1. When you’re ready to print, click the see various printing options:

2. Select 4 × 6

5 × 7, 8 × 10

, or

letter

depending on the paper you’re using.

3. Select

Trim to Fit Print Size

from the Height/Width Ratio

pull-down menu.

Print Assignment

button. You

Select Trim to Fit Print Size

Click Properties

as the Print Size setting,

Similar to traditional photo finishing, Film Factory may not print your entire image within the 4 × 6-inch area. This is because your image’s width/height proportions (or aspect ratio) may not match the ratio for a true 4 × 6-inch print. Film Factory will trim images to fit.

4. Click the

Properties

button. You see your printer Properties window.

Click the Main tab, if necessary.

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5. Select either

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper - Heavyweight, Photo Paper

as the Media Type setting,

, or

depending on what paper you’re using. See page 42 for details about selecting the correct Media Type.

Select the type of paper you’re using

Select to correct the exposure automatically

Select to improve digital camera photos

6. Select

PhotoEnhance

if you want to increase the contrast, saturation,

and color balance of your photo(s).

■

Digital Camera Correction

Select

to eliminate common

problems in digital camera photos.

■

For more fine-tuning, select from a list of specialized settings for photographs, such as such as

Soft Focus

People

or a

Sepia

7. For the highest quality printing, click

Advanced

8. For Print Quality, select

button. You see the Advanced window.

Photo - 1440dpi

Nature,

(brown) tint.

Custom

. This is the highest quality

or select special filters,

and then click the

printing available for borderless photos.

Continue with the steps in the next section to print your photos.

PhotoEnhance does not change your original image; it only affects your printout. You may want to experiment to see which settings work best for your photos.

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Printing Your Photos

After you select your media type and other print settings, you need to select the paper size and number of prints.

Paper

1. Click the

tab.

Select No Margins

Select your paper size

2. Click the click

No Margins

OK.

3. Select your paper size.

4. Click

5. Click the

. You return to the Print Assignments screen.

button on the left.

box. When you see the warning message,

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You see additional printing options:

Select the number of copies you want to print

Click the Print icon

6. Select the number of copies you want for each picture.

7. Click the

icon. Your pictures are printed.

Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 13 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

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Printing on a Macintosh

When you print from your Macintosh, your EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX works like any other printer. You can edit and enhance your photos, create photo greeting cards or calendars, and then print them out. Before you start, make sure your printer software is installed, as described on the Start Here sheet.

No matter what you print, you need to remember two things:

■

Use the right paper.

■

Choose the right printer settings.

For the best-looking photos, most vivid colors, and sharpest text, always use EPSON ink jet papers.

Your printer automatically adjusts itself for each type of paper. That’s why printer settings are important. They tell your printer what kind of paper you’re using.

So remember to check your printer settings every time you print. It’s easy to do—just follow the instructions in these sections:

■

Loading Paper on page 52

■

Basic Printing on page 54

■

Customizing Your Print Settings on page 56

■

Selecting the Correct Media Type on page 57

■

Printing Borderless Photos on page 58

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Loading Paper

Make sure your printer and computer are turned on.

Place your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against the paper. Don’t push the paper deeper into the feeder.

Load paper only up to this arrow

Slide the left edge guide against the paper

Follow these guidelines when loading paper:

■

Load the printable side face up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other side.

■

Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.

■

Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.

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Loading Envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, top edge first and printable side up. Place the envelopes against the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide the left edge guide against them.

Set the thickness lever to the + position. (Remember to move the thickness lever back to the envelopes.)

Load with the printable side up

Before you print, make sure you choose the correct envelope size as the Paper Size setting. (See page 54 for more information.)

0 position when you’re done printing

Set the thickness lever to the

position

For best results, press each envelope flat before loading it, or load one envelope at a time.

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Basic Printing

Here’s what to do to print a basic document—such as a newsletter or school project. After you create your document, follow these steps to print.

For more information about printer settings, click the ? button.

1. From the File menu, select

2. Make sure

SP 785EPX

Page Setup

is selected.

. You see the following:

Make sure you see SP 785EPX

Select your paper size

Select the orientation of your document

If not, you need to select your printer in the Chooser.

3. Select the correct Paper Size, Orientation, and other settings. Then

click

4. From the File menu, select

. You see a window like the following:

Select Automatic mode

Select higher quality or faster printing

The most important thing to remember is to set the correct Media Type for the paper you’re using.

Select the type of paper you loaded

Select the Ink color

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5. Make the following settings:

■

Choose the paper you’re printing on (click the arrow to scroll through the

Media Type

select, see page 57.

list). If you’re not sure which setting to

■

Set the Ink option to black text document, click

■

Set the Mode option to

Color

to print a color document. To print a

Black

Automatic

good printing results on all types of paper.

■

Set the slider in the Mode box to

Quality

high-quality printing or faster printing (available for plain paper only).

You can also do the following:

■

Click to reduce or enlarge your image, print multiple layouts, or add a watermark.

■

Click to turn on background printing.

■

Click to change the Print button to click it to preview your printout.

■

Click to check your ink levels.

6. Click

to start printing. If you turned on background printing,

you see the EPSON Monitor3 window as shown:

Click to cancel printing

. It’s the easiest way to get

Speed

Preview

Click to check ink levels

to select

. You can then

For more information on printing—for example, printing posters or adding a watermark—see your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 3).

If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the

(period) key.

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Customizing Your Print Settings

You can use custom settings for faster draft printing, color matching, or printing at higher resolutions.

1. In the Print window, click

Custom

list to open it.

2. Select one of these settings:

■

Economy

: For printing fast, rough drafts of text on plain paper.

Saves ink.

■

ColorSync

: For matching colors to your screen as closely as possible, when used in conjunction with ColorSync-compatible devices and applications.

3. To access advanced settings, click

Advanced

button. You see the Advanced window:

, then click the

Custom settings

Custom

and then click the

Custom Settings

If you want to print with the highest resolution possible, select 1440dpi or 2880dpi. Printing is slower at higher resolutions. For more information about using and saving advanced

button

settings, click the or see your on-screen Reference Guide (as described on page 3).

4. For higher quality printing (higher resolution), select

Photo -1440dpi

Photo - 2880dpi

. Then click OK.

Select color management settings

Set individual color values

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Selecting the Correct Media Type

Here are the settings you should choose for your paper:

For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting . . .

Plain paper sheets or envelopes Plain paper

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper

EPSON Photo Stickers

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Photo Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Photo Quality Glossy Film

The availability of paper types varies by location.

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Printing Borderless Photos

BorderFree printing from your Macintosh supports the following paper types and sizes:

Paper name Description Letter size 4 × 6 5 × 7 8 × 10

Photo Paper Perfect for snapshots S041141

S041272 S041271

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Glossy photos for framing and albums

Highest-quality matte photos

Semigloss photos for framing and albums

Perfect for portraits with a textured surface

S041286 Roll paper:

S041257 ——S041467

S041286 Roll paper:

S041405 ———

Loading Paper

Place your paper against the right edge of the feeder. Then slide the left edge guide against the paper.

If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may cause a paper jam.

S041458 ——

S041464 S041465

S041302

— —

S041332

Make sure the printable (whiter or glossier) side of the paper is face up

Always load paper short edge first, even when you’re printing landscape-oriented pictures.

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■

Click N

Load up to 20 sheets of EPSON Photo Paper or Matte Paper Heavyweight.

■

Load EPSON Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Paper one sheet at a time.

Opening Your Photos in Film Factory

1. Start Film Factory. To do this, open the double-click the

Film Factory

icon. You see the main Film Factory

screen:

2. Click

New

to create a new roll of film.

Film Factory

folder and

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If you need assistance with Film Factory, click the Help button or open the Help menu.

You see the New Roll window:

Enter a name

Click Use Existing Image Folder

Click Browse and locate folder

Click the Add button

3. Enter a name for the roll.

4. Click

Use Existing Image Folder

5. Click the

Browse

button, locate the dated folder in the Photos folder

on your desktop (or the folder where your photos are stored), then

Choose

click

6. Click the

Add

button to add your new roll of film. Your photos

appear in the Film Factory window.

7. Click the picture(s) you want to print. The background is highlighted.

8. Click the

Standard Prints

button on the left.

Continue with the steps in the next section to set up your print job.

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Setting Up Your Print Job

1. When you’re ready to print, click the see various printing options:

Print Assignment button

Print button

2. Select

5 × 7, 8 × 10

× 6,

Fit to Media Size

, or

setting, depending on the paper you’re using.

3. Select

Trim to Fit Print Size

from the Height/Width Ratio

pull-down menu.

Print Assignment

as the Print Size

button. You

Select Trim to Fit Print Size

Click Properties

Similar to traditional photo finishing, Film Factory may not print your entire image within the paper area. This is because your image’s width/height proportions (or aspect ratio) may not match the ratio for a true borderless print. Film Factory will trim images to fit.

4. Click the

Properties

button. You see your Page Setup settings:

Select your paper size

Select No Margins

5. Select your paper size. For 4 × 6 borderless prints, choose

Photo Paper 4 × 6 in No Perforations

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6. Click the click

No Margins

OK.

box. When you see the warning message,

7. Click OK. You return to the Print Assignments window.

Continue with the steps in the next section to print.

Printing Your Photos

After you select your paper size, you need to select your media type and other settings.

1. Click the

button at the left. You see additional printing options:

Select the number of copies you want to print

Click the Print icon

2. Select the number of copies you want for each picture.

3. Click the

icon. You see your Print window:

Select the type of paper you’re using

Select to correct the exposure automatically

Select to improve digital camera photos

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4. Select either

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Matte Paper - Heavyweight, Photo Paper

depending on what paper you’re using.

, or

as the Media Type setting,

5. Select

PhotoEnhance

if you want to increase the contrast, saturation,

and color balance of your photo(s).

■

Digital Camera Correction

Select

to eliminate common

problems in digital camera photos.

■

For more fine-tuning, select from a list of specialized settings for photographs, such as such as

Soft Focus

People

or a

Sepia

6. For the highest quality printing, click

Advanced

7. For Print Quality, select

button. You see the Advanced window.

Photo - 1440dpi

Nature,

(brown) tint.

Custom

. This is the highest quality

or select special filters,

and then click the

printing available for borderless photos.

8. Click

9. Click

. You see the Print window again.

. Your pictures are printed.

Keep your pictures and unused paper away from high temperatures and humidity and out of direct sunlight. See page 13 for more information about storing and displaying your pictures.

PhotoEnhance does not affect your original image; it only affects your printout. You may want to experiment to see which settings work best for your photos.

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Maintaining Your

Printer

This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best, and preparation steps for moving your printer. Follow the instructions here for:

■

Cleaning the Print Head on page 66

■

Replacing an Ink Cartridge on page 68

■

Aligning the Print Head on page 72

■

Cleaning the Printer on page 73

■

Transporting the Printer on page 74

For more details, read your on-screen Reference Guide (described on page 3).

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When you don’t turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline. It’s a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.

This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. This is the recommended method when the printer is connected directly to your computer (not over a network).

You can also clean the print head by holding down the button on the printer’s control panel for three seconds when the light is off. See your on-screen Reference Guide for detailed instructions.

Running the Head Cleaning Utility

Follow these steps to run the Head Cleaning utility:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red error light is off. (If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge; see page 68 for details.)

2. Do one of the following:

maintenance

error

Never turn off the printer while the Processing light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

■

Windows: click Right-click the select

Properties

Start

, point to

EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX

(Windows 98 or Me) or

Settings

, then select

Printing Preferences

Printers

printer icon and

(Windows 2000). Click the Utility tab.

■

Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Then click the Utility button.

3. On the Utility menu, click the

Head Cleaning

button.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the

5. When the

Processing

light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to

light flashes.

confirm the print head nozzles are clean.

Make sure paper is loaded in the printer and click

pattern

. Then click

. The nozzle check pattern prints (see the

Print nozzle check

next section for details).

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6. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps in its dots, click

Clean

If the pattern is missing dots, click again.

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions beginning on page 82. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften— and then try cleaning the print head again.

to clean the print head

Finish

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern, as shown below:

■

If your printout looks okay, you’re done.

■

If any dots are missing (as shown below), clean the print head again; see page 66 for instructions.

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Replacing an Ink Cartridge

The b error light also

comes on if you have a paper jam, so make sure you check for that before replacing a cartridge.

You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the red

light

stays on, a cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.

Check the control panel to see which cartridge is low or empty:

Ink Low—Black

Ink Low—Color

Ink Empty—Black

Ink Empty—Color

If you’re printing from your computer, you’ll see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty. Click the

How to

button to

see instructions for replacing the cartridge.

When an installed cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge

even if the

error light is off.

Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:

■

Black ink cartridge: T007201 (U.S.) T007311 (Canada)

■

Color ink cartridge: T008201 (U.S.) T008311 (Canada)

To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty.

Look for ink cartridge packages labelled T007 (black) or T008 (color).

When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session.

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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing (the

Processing

light should be on, but not flashing), then open the printer cover.

2. Press the to the center and the

ink cartridge replacement button. The print head moves

Processing

light flashes.

3. The color cartridge is on the right and the black is on the left. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder.

To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.

4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully.

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

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You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or you will permanently damage it. Don’t try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge.

5. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove only the yellow tape seal

on top.

Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.

Don’t place the cartridge under the hooks; you may damage the clamp when you close it.

black cartridge color cartridge

6. Tilt the new cartridge toward you slightly as you insert it.

hooks

Lower the cartridge so that the tabs rest on the hooks as shown:

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7. Press down firmly on the ink cartridge clamp until it snaps in place.

8. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 3 through 7 before continuing with step 9.

9. Press the

e ink cartridge replacement button and close the printer

cover. The printer begins charging the ink delivery system.

Processing

The

light flashes, and the printer makes noise. Charging

takes about one minute. When it’s finished, the stops flashing and stays on, and the red

error light goes out.

Processing

light

Never turn off the printer while the Processing light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

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Aligning the Print Head

Load paper that’s at least

8.27 inches (210 mm) wide to prevent ink from spraying inside the printer and smudging your printouts. For the best results, load EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper in the printer whenever you check the print head alignment.

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on, but not printing, and letter-size paper is loaded.

2. Do one of the following:

■

Windows: click Right-click the select

Properties

Start

, point to

EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX

(Windows 98 or Me) or

Settings

, then select

Printing Preferences

Printers

printer icon and

(Windows 2000). Click the Utility tab.

■

Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print. Then click the Utility button.

3. In the Utility menu, click the

Print Head Alignment

button.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. You see this window:

5. On the printed page, select the pattern that shows the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other. You may need to use a magnifying glass.

Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. Then enter the number of the best pattern for each row in the corresponding boxes on the screen.

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6. Click

Realignment

to print another test page. Make sure the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If not, repeat steps 5 and 6.

Finish

7. When you’re finished, click

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable.

2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.

3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.

4. Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a soft, damp cloth.

5. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display and optional preview monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on these parts.

Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.

Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.

Don’t get water on the printer components and don’t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.

Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.

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Transporting the Printer

To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer.

Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location.

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Follow these steps:

1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the printer cable from the printer.

3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support.

4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.

Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case

5. Push in the output tray extension and close the tray.

6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. See your Start Here sheet.

Keep the printer level as you transport it.

After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 66); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 72).

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Problem Solving

This section gives you the basics for diagnosing and solving printer problems.

First see Diagnosing Printer Problems on page 77 to help determine what the cause of the problem may be. Refer to the pictures on page 76 if you need help identifying parts of the printer.

Then see these sections for instructions:

■

Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software on page 79

■

Solving Printer Problems on page 80

■

Solving Print Quality Problems on page 82

■

Solving Problems with Paper Feeding on page 85

■

Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems on page 87

■

Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000 on page 88

■

Uninstalling Printer Software for Windows on page 90

■

Where To Get Help on page 91

It’s a good idea to check EPSON’s support web site periodically for free updates to your printer driver. Visit http://support.epson.com. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.

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paper support

Printer Parts

printer cover

roll paper adapter

left edge guide

card eject button

memory card slot

output tray extensions

output tray

preview monitor slot

paper thickness lever

roll paper holders

USB port

preview monitor port

ink cartridges

processing light

error light

power button

maintenance button

roll paper button

ink cartridge replacement button

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Diagnosing Printer Problems

First, check the printer’s lights and messages as described below:

Lights Message Explanation

Green

Processing light

flashes

Red on

Red flashes

Green

Processing light

flashes and red

Green

Processing light

and red flash

Red flashes

light is

light

light is on

light

The printer is receiving a print job, reading a memory card, printing, or performing maintenance procedures.

Your paper ran out, ink ran out, or paper is jammed. You may also see one of the messages shown at the left, or a message on your screen.

■ If paper is out, load more paper, then press the

button to resume printing.

■

If paper is jammed, press the b maintenance button to eject the paper. If that doesn’t work, turn off the printer, open the cover, and remove all the paper, including any torn pieces. Then turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the

■

If you’re printing on roll paper, press the at least three seconds to clear the jam.

■ If you see IEb (Ink Empty black) or IEc (Ink Empty color) on the

control panel, you need to replace one of your ink cartridges. Replace the cartridge as described on page 68.

■

If you see cartridges is not installed correctly. Remove it and install it correctly, as described on page 68.

One of the ink cartridges is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. Check the message that appears on your screen or on the

control panel to see if you need a black (ILb) or color (ILc) cartridge.

Press the printer. Turn off the printer, open the cover, and remove any paper or other foreign objects. Make sure there is sufficient space around the vents on the back of the printer. Then turn the printer on again. If the lights are still on, contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 91 for contact information.

An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer or EPSON; see page 91 for contact information.

Internal printer parts need adjustment or replacement. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. If you still see the error, contact EPSON as described on page 91.

The memory card is damaged or the data is corrupted. Try reformatting the card in your camera.

(Ink Cartridge) on the control panel, one of the

maintenance button, then remove any paper in the

maintenance

maintenance button.

roll paper button for

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Running a Printer Check

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source. The printer check also shows how much black and color ink you have left.

1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.

3. Hold down the

power button. Continue holding down the

button until the

The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, black and color ink percentages remaining, and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 66.)

4. Turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the cable and turn on your printer and computer.

■

If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your memory card, software settings, the interface cable, or your computer. Your software may not be installed correctly.

maintenance button, then press and release the

maintenance

Processing

light starts to flash, then release it.

■

If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in “Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software” beginning on page 79. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 91.

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Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software

The printer makes noise after ink cartridge installation.

■

The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for about two minutes. Wait until charging finishes (the

Processing

green or it may charge improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on.

If the printer stops moving or making noise, but the green

Processing

If the light is still flashing when you turn it back on, contact EPSON as described on page 91.

■

Make sure the ink cartridge clamps are locked down completely and no packing material remains in the printer. Turn off the printer, wait a moment, then turn it back on to clear the error.

You’re having problems installing the printer software.

■

Make sure your printer is turned on and the printer cable is securely connected at both ends. Then carefully follow the installation instructions on the Start Here sheet. Also make sure your system meets the requirements beginning on page 93.

light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer

light is still flashing after 5 minutes, turn off the printer.

■

Close your other programs, including any screen savers and virus protection software, and install again.

■

If your printer icon (

SP 785EPX

) doesn’t appear in the Macintosh Chooser, you may have too many items in the Chooser. Delete any unused items and check the Chooser again.

■

For Windows Me, if you see a message stating that this version of Windows is not supported, click

. Your software will install and

your printer will operate correctly.

■

For Windows 2000, if you see an error message or your software doesn’t install correctly, you may not have software installation privileges. Contact your System Administrator.

■

For Windows 2000, if you see a Digital Signature Not Found screen,

Yes

click

to continue with the installation. Otherwise your driver

installation won’t be completed.

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■

In Windows 2000, don’t select

System> Hardware> Driver Signing

Block

under

; select

Control Panel>

Ignore

Warn

instead.

■

Make sure Windows 98, Me, or 2000 was preinstalled on your system. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you’ve upgraded your system from an earlier version of Windows.

■

Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager. See your Windows help system for details. If it’s not working, contact your computer manufacturer.

■

If you’re printing over a network, see your on-screen Reference Guide for instructions on configuring your printer for use on a network.

Solving Printer Problems

Only the green Processing light is on, but nothing prints.

■

Make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on pages 93 and 94.

■

Run a printer check as described on page 78. If the check page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly.

■

If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide.

The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints.

■

Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 66.

■

The printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.

Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile.

Your printer is performing routine maintenance.

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Printing is too slow.

Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in “Notices.” If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. You may also need to:

■

Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility.

■

Close open programs that you’re not using.

■

Increase your system’s memory (RAM).

For the fastest printing, try these tips:

■

Choose

■

Set the Quality/Speed slider to

■

In the Advanced window, turn

Speed

■

Disconnect USB devices that you’re not using.

Black

on.

ink if your document doesn’t include color.

Speed

MicroWeave

off and/or turn

Your memory card does not work correctly with your printer or computer.

■

Make sure the card’s capacity is 512MB or less and it only contains photos taken with a DCF-compliant digital camera.

■

Make sure you follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to install PhotoStarter and CardMonitor. If you use the New Hardware Wizard, these utilities may not be installed.

■

Check your PhotoStarter settings. See page 11 for instructions.

■

If you access the card from your computer and delete files, the card may not work correctly with your camera. Always delete pictures using your camera.

High

Borderless printing takes longer than normal, especially near the edges of the paper. Printing without a computer is also slower.

■

If you’re using Windows 2000, you may need to reinstall the storage device driver, following the instructions on page 89.

■

If the Found New Hardware wizard appears after you have already installed the software for Windows 2000, you may need to reinstall the storage device driver, following the instructions on page 89.

The optional preview monitor and control panel respond too slowly.

When you have lots of photos or large files on your memory card, it takes longer for the preview monitor to process them. This causes the monitor and control panel to respond more slowly. Try deleting any photos you don’t need before you remove the card from your camera.

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Solving Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).

■

The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 66 for instructions.

■

Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 42 for guidelines.

■

Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier.

■

The ink cartridges may need replacing. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 68.

■

Try using Automatic mode. See page 37 (Windows) or page 55 (Macintosh) for instructions.

■

Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 72 for instructions.

■

Set the paper thickness lever to the 0 position. Set the lever to the + position when you print on thicker paper or envelopes. You may also need to turn off

High Speed

(in the Advanced window).

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Your printout is blurry or smeared.

■

Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). If it’s damp or curled, reload a new stack of paper.

■

Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time.

■

Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the on-screen Reference Guide.

■

Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks. Non-EPSON paper may not be compatible and may produce ink bleeding or pooling.

■

Always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may not provide the quality you expect and may damage your printer.

■

Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 72 for instructions.

■

Check the paper thickness lever position. If it’s in the + position, your printer is set for thicker paper or envelopes and your image may smear. For most papers, set the paper thickness lever to the

0 position,

as shown on page 82.

■

Remove each sheet from the output tray after printing, especially when you’re printing on transparencies.

Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image.

■

The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 66 for instructions.

■

The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 68.

■

Make sure the

Media Type

setting matches the paper you

loaded. See page 42 for guidelines.

■

Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up; it is usually whiter or shinier than the other side.

■

Always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may not provide the quality you expect and may damage your printer.

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You see wrong or missing colors.

■

Make sure the Ink setting is set to

Color

for color images and your

software is set for color printing.

■

The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 66 for instructions.

■

Always use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may clog the nozzles or damage the printer.

■

The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 68.

■

Try turning off PhotoEnhance. Also check if you’re using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia.

■

Try using Automatic mode. See page 37 (Windows) or page 55 (Macintosh) for instructions.

■

Tr y c ha n g in g th e

Gamma

setting in the Advanced window; see

page 41 for information about accessing Advanced settings.

■

Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible.

Your printout is grainy.

■

Try using a higher quality paper.

■

Select a higher Print Quality setting. If you’re printing without a computer, select

High

in the Quality menu. If you’re printing from

your computer, see page 41 (Windows) or page 56 (Macintosh).

■

Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 72 for instructions.

■

You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; see your software documentation.

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Solving Problems with Paper Feeding

Too many copies are printing.

Make sure that the Copies option in your printer software or program is not set for multiple copies.

Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled.

■

If the paper doesn’t eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Press the the correct paper size.

■

If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin.

Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer.

■

If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the sheet feeder, reload it against the right edge, then slide the left edge guide against the paper.

■

If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and carefully reload it.

■

If paper jams, press the b maintenance button for several seconds to clear the jam. If that doesn’t work, open the cover and remove any jammed paper, including small pieces that may have torn off. Reload the paper and press the

maintenance button to eject the paper, and then select

maintenance button.

If your paper loads incorrectly or jams frequently:

■

Use new, smooth, high-quality paper, loaded printable side up.

■

Don’t load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide.

■

Place the paper against the right edge and slide the left edge guide against it, but not too tightly.

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Roll paper doesn’t feed correctly.

■

To load paper correctly, gently hold the paper in place with your hand while you press the printer. Allow the paper to feed automatically.

■

Use a triangle or other tool to make sure the end of the roll is cut perpendicular to the edges. If the end is cut on a diagonal, the paper may not feed smoothly.

■

If you see a paper jam error message, press the z roll paper button for four seconds to clear the error.

button. Don’t force the paper to feed into the

■

If the red wait for the light to go off. Then press the resume printing.

■

Remove the paper support and close the output tray extensions.

■

Always select

Feeder

unnecessarily after each print job. In addition, a great deal of paper may feed unnecessarily when you turn your computer off and then on again.

■

If extra paper feeds after a print job or after you turn on the printer, press the (You may need to repeat this step to rewind the paper completely.) Then press the Finally, reload the paper and press the resume printing.

■

Always press the z roll paper button to feed roll paper. If you press

the or your computer off and on again, paper will feed unnecessarily and you’ll see a paper jam error message.

■

If paper is curled, roll the paper inside a folded sheet of paper in the direction opposite to the paper’s curl. You don’t need to uncurl the entire roll—only about 9 inches.

error light is on, press the b maintenance button and

roll paper button to

Roll Paper

Auto Sheet Feeder)

(or

roll paper button for three seconds to rewind the paper.

maintenance button instead and then turn either the printer

as the Paper Source setting. If

is selected, paper will feed

maintenance button to turn off the

roll paper button again to

Sheet

error light.

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Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems

The image is inverted.

Tu r n of f

Flip Horizontal

in the Advanced window or the mirror setting in

your program. (If you’re printing on EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper, the image should be inverted.)

The printer prints blank pages.

■

Make sure your printer is selected, or is the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser.

■

The print head nozzles may need cleaning. See page 66.

The margins are incorrect.

■

Make sure the paper settings are correct for your paper size. See the on-screen Reference Guide for instructions.

■

See your software documentation for instructions on choosing the correct margins for your paper size. The margins must be within the printable area of the page. See “Printer Specifications” in your on-screen Reference Guide.

Image size or position is incorrect.

■

Make sure paper and layout options are set correctly.

■

Your digital camera images may not match the width/height proportions (aspect ratio) of the paper size or layout you’re using. Images may be cropped or trimmed around the edges to fit the paper and layout.

You see incorrect characters.

■

Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and meets the system requirements on page 93 or page 94. Then try printing again.

■

Make sure your printer is selected in your software, or is set as the active printer in the Macintosh Chooser.

■

If you’re using a switch box or USB hub with your printer, connect the printer directly to your computer.

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If you see an error message or your software doesn’t install correctly, you may not have software installation privileges. Contact your System Administrator. If you see a Digital Signature Not Found screen, click Yes to continue with the installation.

The wrong photo is printed.

The photo numbering in the printer may not match the numbering in your camera. If you’re printing without a computer, first print an index to identify your photos.

The wrong page size or number of copies prints (Windows).

Open your printer Properties window and make the settings again.

Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000

If you’re using Windows 2000, you need to follow a special installation procedure. First, make sure your printer is set up as described on the Start Here sheet. Then follow these steps to install the printer driver and utilities.

Installing the Printer Driver

1. Turn off your printer. Then turn on your computer, and wait until you see your desktop icons.

2. Turn on your printer. You see a series of messages.

When you see the Found New Hardware Wizard, click

Cancel

have to do this twice.

3. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. Double-click

Computer

4. Double-click

, and then double-click

EPSON

to start the installer.

5. Read the license agreement and click

EPSON.

Agree

. You see the Main Menu.

. You’ll

6. Click

7. Click

Install Printer Driver OK.

The installer copies files and displayes a series of windows.

. You see the printer model window.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

8. When driver installation and port configuration are finished, click

. You see the EPSON PhotoStarter Setup.

9. Click

and follow the instructions on the screen. Do the same

thing when you see the EPSON CardMonitor Setup.

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10. When setup is finished, select

Finish

. Leave in the CD-ROM.

Yes

to restart your computer and click

When your computer restarts, you see the Found New Hardware Wizard again. Follow the steps in the next section to install the SP 785EPX Storage Device driver.

Installing the Storage Device Driver

After you install the printer driver and utilities, Windows recognizes the card slot in the printer. Follow these steps to install the Storage Device driver:

Next.

1. When you see the Found New Hardware Wizard, click the Install Hardware Device Drivers window.

You see

2. Select

search for a suitable driver for my device

and click

You see the Locate Driver Files window.

3. Select

4. Click

Specify a location

drives

and

Browse,

\Drivers\Win2000

CD-ROM drives

then locate the

folder on your printer CD-ROM and click

, and make sure you uncheck

. Then click

EPUSBSTO.INF

5. When you see a window like the following, click

file in the

Floppy disk

6. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

7. When you see a message that the Storage Device installation is

Finish

complete, click

Next.

Open

8. When you see a message asking if you want to restart your computer,

Yes

click

. Leave in the CD-ROM as your computer restarts.

Now you’re ready to register your printer, install your photo software (optional), and check out your on-screen Reference Guide. See number 8 on the Start Here sheet for instructions.

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Uninstalling Printer Software for Windows

You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver and utilities. For example, this might be necessary when you upgrade your Windows operating system. You don’t need to uninstall Film Factory, PhotoImpression, or your on-screen Reference Guide.

For detailed installation instructions, see your Start Here poster. Remember that you don’t need to reinstall your photo software or on-screen Reference Guide, and you won’t see the license agreement.

1. Double-click

Panel

icon.

2. Double-click

Software

Change/Remove

(

in the program list, and click the

My Computer

Add/Remove Programs

button on Windows 2000).

, then double-click the

3. In the next window, make sure your

. Click

EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX

EPSON Printer

Add/Remove

Control

button

printer icon is selected and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Click

Add/Remove

the

5. Click

Add/Remove

6. Click

Add/Remove

EPSON USB Printer Devices

Change/Remove

(or

EPSON PhotoStarter3.0

Change/Remove

(or

EPSON CardMonitor

Change/Remove

(or

in the program list; then click the

in the program list; then click

) button.

in the program list; then click the

) button.

7. Restart your computer when you’re done.

Reinstalling Printer Software

Before reinstalling your printer software, first uninstall it as described above. Then follow the instructions below.

1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM. Double-click

Computer

, and then double-click your CD-ROM or DVD

drive icon.

2. Double-click the

3. Click

Install Printer Driver

EPSON

icon. The Main Menu appears.

and follow the instructions on the

screen. Restart your computer when you’re done installing software.

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Where To Get Help

If you need help with your printer or Film Factory, see the contact information below. If you need help using other software with your printer, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. See the information on page 92 if you need help with PhotoImpression.

EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below:

Service Access

World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support

at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail.

Automated Telephone Services

A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911.

To speak to a technical support representative, dial:

■

U.S.: (562) 276-7296, 6AM to 8PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7

■

Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday

to 4PM, Saturday.

through Friday.

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

■

Product name (EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX)

■

Product serial number (located on the back of the printer)

■

Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase

■

Computer configuration

■

Description of the problem

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You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

If you need help with ArcSoft PhotoImpression, use this information:

■

Web site: www.arcsoft.com/techmain.htm

■

E-mail: support@arcsoft.com

■

Te l e p h o n e : (510) 440-9901, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, PST, Monday through Friday

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Notices

This chapter includes system requirements, safety instructions, legal notices, and other important information.

Windows System Requirements

To use your printer and its software, your system should have:

■

A Microsoft Windows compatible PC with a Pentium® or better processor, 150 MHz (200 MHz or faster recommended)

■

Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000

■

64MB of RAM (128MB or more recommended)

■

10MB of free hard disk space (200MB or more recommended)

■

VGA or better display adapter and monitor

■

CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software

■

Windows-compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable up to

6.5 feet (2 meters) long.

Using an improperly shielded USB cable— especially a cable more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

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Using an improperly shielded USB cable— especially a cable more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long—may cause the printer to malfunction.

Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer and its software, your system should have:

■

An Apple® iMac™ series or Power Macintosh G3 or G4 with built-in USB port

■

Mac® OS 8.5.1 through 9.x.

Check EPSON’s web site for information about support for Mac OS X. (http://support.epson.com)

If you’re running OS 8.5.1 on your iMac, Apple recommends that you install iMac Update 1.1. Download the update for your system from Apple at http://asu.info.apple.com. Contact Apple if you have problems installing an update.

■

64MB of available RAM (more recommended)

■

10MB of free hard disk space (200MB recommended)

■

VGA display or better

■

CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software

■

A shielded USB “AB” cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.

NERGY STAR

As an E meets the E E

NERGY STAR

office equipment program is a voluntary partnership with

Compliance

Partner, EPSON has determined that this product

guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA

the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

Epson STYLUS PHOTO 785EPX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright Notice

Contents

Welcome!

PRINT Image Matching

About Your Software

About Your Documentation

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide

Getting Photos into the Printer

Inserting Memory Cards

Configuring PhotoStarter

Removing Memory Cards

Using EPSON Paper

Loading Paper

Using the Control Panel

Selecting Print Settings

Changing the Default Settings

Printing Your Photos

Printing an Index

Printing Snapshots

Printing Enlargements

Printing Multiple Photos on a Sheet

Printing Snapshots on Roll Paper

Loading Roll Paper

Printing Your Pictures on Roll Paper

Enhancing Photos and Using Filters

Using PhotoEnhance

Adjusting Brightness

Using Filters

Printing Stickers

Adding Fun Frames to Your Stickers

Printing Special Layouts

Loading Paper

Loading Envelopes

Basic Printing

Selecting the Settings You Use Most Often

Customizing Your Print Settings

Selecting the Correct Media Type

Printing Borderless Photos

Loading Paper

Opening Your Photos in Film Factory

Setting Up Your Print Job

Printing Your Photos

Loading Paper

Loading Envelopes

Basic Printing

Customizing Your Print Settings

Selecting the Correct Media Type

Printing Borderless Photos

Loading Paper

Opening Your Photos in Film Factory

Setting Up Your Print Job

Printing Your Photos

Cleaning the Print Head

Running the Head Cleaning Utility

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Aligning the Print Head

Cleaning the Printer

Transporting the Printer

Printer Parts

Diagnosing Printer Problems

Running a Printer Check

Solving Problems Setting Up the Printer or Installing Software

Solving Printer Problems

Solving Print Quality Problems

Solving Problems with Paper Feeding

Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems

Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000

Installing the Printer Driver

Installing the Storage Device Driver

Uninstalling Printer Software for Windows

Reinstalling Printer Software

Where To Get Help

Windows System Requirements